A client gave birth 2 days ago and is preparing for discharge. The nurse assesses respirations to be 26 breaths/min and labored, and the client complains of chest pain & short of breath ambulating from the bathroom this morning. Lung sounds are clear. The nurse alerts the primary care provider and the nurse- midwife to her concern that the client may be experiencing:

The nurse is assessing a postpartum patient who had an uncomplicated vaginal delivery one hour ago. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

On the fourth postpartum day, a client experiences breast engorgement. To relieve her discomfort, which of these nursing interventions is most effective to meet the expected outcome?

A nurse is caring for a client at 12 hours postpartum who has voided a total of 200 ml. Upon assessment the nurse notes that the bladder is distended. What is the priority intervention by the nurse?

You are assessing a patient who delivered vaginally 48 hours ago. At this time, where would you expect to feel her fundus?

A nurse is assessing a client who is four hours postpartum. Her temperature is 39 C (102.2F), pulse 96 beats per minute, and respirations 18 breaths per minute. Based on this information, which of these orders is most appropriate for treating the client at this time?

When a woman is diagnosed with postpartum depression, what is one of the main concerns?

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The nurse assesses a mother's bonding with her new baby. Which action made by the mother does the nurse identify as the initial maternal phase/postpartum adjustment.

The nurse can differentiate a new father is experiencing engrossment when she notices which behavior?

When discussing the need to support the lower uterine segment, which statement by the new nurse indicates understanding.